Safe Steps: Ladder Safety for Security Apprentices

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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Safe Steps: Ladder Safety for Security Apprentices

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the principles of ladder safety according to HSENI guidelines and be able to apply them in the security industry.

What do you already know about ladder safety in the security industry?

Introduction to Ladder Safety

Understanding the risks associated with working at heights and the importance of ladder safety in the security industry.

HSENI Guidelines

Exploring the specific guidance provided by HSENI for ladder safety in the workplace.

Types of Ladders

Identifying different types of ladders and their appropriate uses in the security industry.

Ladder Inspection

Understanding the importance of inspecting ladders for safety before use.

Climbing and Descending

Learning the correct techniques for climbing and descending ladders safely.

Working at Heights

Understanding the precautions to be taken when working at heights using ladders in the security industry.

Emergency Procedures

Learning the emergency procedures and rescue techniques related to ladder safety in the security industry.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.